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Escorted vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, sightseeing, daily breakfast and more. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.

Dreaming in Dutch

Spend 6 nights in the Netherlands, also known informally as Holland. On this escorted vacation, see the best of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen, and quaint villages and towns along the way.

What's Included

Round-trip economy class airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)

Round-trip airport transfers

Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:

2 nights in the Amsterdam area at the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam or Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport

1 night in Rotterdam at the Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

1 night in the Arnhem area at the Bilderberg Hotel

1 night in Groningen at the Apollo Hotel Groningen

1 night in the Amsterdam area at the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam or Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport

Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:

Amsterdam sightseeing tour with canal cruise and visit to the Diamond Center

Visit to the Aalsmeer Flower Auction or Keukenhof Gardens

Visit to the Royal Delft Pottery Factory

Visit to the National Liberation Museum

Visit to a Wooden Clog Workshop

Visit to a Dutch Cheese Workshop

Buffet breakfast daily and 3 dinners

Services of a Professional Travel Director

Headsets throughout the tour

Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach

Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges

Great Ways to Explore

Begin and end your vacation in Amsterdam! Cruise the canals, visit a diamond center, and see the city highlights.

Visit the world-famous Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Admire tulips as far as the eye can see.

Visit typical Dutch villages like Staphorst and Giethoorn towns as you cross the area's bogs and swamps.

Explore Groningen, an important trade center in the 13th century also known as the "World Cycling City."

Feeling cheesy? Taste the Netherlands' famous Gouda cheese at a dutch cheese workshop in Zaanse Schans!

This 6-night escorted vacation in the Netherlands will have you saying "it's all gouda!" From the romantic canals of Amsterdam to the quaint village of Zaanse Schans, you'll see and experience it all in the famous home of tulips, windmills, and wooden clogs.

Begin your vacation in Amsterdam, the busting capital renowned for its elegant architecture, art museums, and canals. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the canals and soak up the city's unique cafe culture before heading to Rotterdam, Europe's busiest port. Along the way, stop at either the Aalsmeer Flower Auction or Keukenhof Gardens where you'll witness the country's famous tulips in an array of bright colors.

You'll continue your trip to Groesbeek and Arnhem, two towns that played an important role during WWII. See traditional Dutch life in Staphorst and stroll the fairy tale walkways of Geithoorn (Little Venice) before spending one night in vibrant Groningen. Your last day in the Netherlands takes you to the villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam and ends in Amsterdam where you'll toast to an incredible vacation with a Heineken, of course.

What's Included

Round-trip economy class airfare to Amsterdam (AMS)

Round-trip airport transfers

Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:

2 nights in the Amsterdam area at the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam or Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport

1 night in Rotterdam at the Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

1 night in the Arnhem area at the Bilderberg Hotel

1 night in Groningen at the Apollo Hotel Groningen

1 night in the Amsterdam area at the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam or Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport

Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:

Amsterdam sightseeing tour with canal cruise and visit to the Diamond Center

Visit to the Aalsmeer Flower Auction or Keukenhof Gardens

Visit to the Royal Delft Pottery Factory

Visit to the National Liberation Museum

Visit to a Wooden Clog Workshop

Visit to a Dutch Cheese Workshop

Buffet breakfast daily and 3 dinners

Services of a Professional Travel Director

Headsets throughout the tour

Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach

Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges

Great Ways to Explore

Begin and end your vacation in Amsterdam! Cruise the canals, visit a diamond center, and see the city highlights.

Visit the world-famous Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Admire tulips as far as the eye can see.

Visit typical Dutch villages like Staphorst and Giethoorn towns as you cross the area's bogs and swamps.

Explore Groningen, an important trade center in the 13th century also known as the "World Cycling City."

Feeling cheesy? Taste the Netherlands' famous Gouda cheese at a dutch cheese workshop in Zaanse Schans!

Package Overview

This 6-night escorted vacation in the Netherlands will have you saying "it's all gouda!" From the romantic canals of Amsterdam to the quaint village of Zaanse Schans, you'll see and experience it all in the famous home of tulips, windmills, and wooden clogs.

Begin your vacation in Amsterdam, the busting capital renowned for its elegant architecture, art museums, and canals. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the canals and soak up the city's unique cafe culture before heading to Rotterdam, Europe's busiest port. Along the way, stop at either the Aalsmeer Flower Auction or Keukenhof Gardens where you'll witness the country's famous tulips in an array of bright colors.

You'll continue your trip to Groesbeek and Arnhem, two towns that played an important role during WWII. See traditional Dutch life in Staphorst and stroll the fairy tale walkways of Geithoorn (Little Venice) before spending one night in vibrant Groningen. Your last day in the Netherlands takes you to the villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam and ends in Amsterdam where you'll toast to an incredible vacation with a Heineken, of course.

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Escorted vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, sightseeing, daily breakfast and more. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.

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Escorted vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, sightseeing, daily breakfast and more. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.

Day 1.
Welcome to Amsterdam!

Say "hallo" to Holland! Arrive at Amsterdam airport and enjoy a transfer to your first accommodation in the Amsterdam area. The rest of the day is free to explore the vibrant capital on your own - perhaps you want to take a leisurely stroll along the famous canals, or do as the locals do and rent a bike! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Transfer to Amsterdam hotel

Featuring an indoor pool and views overlooking the city of Amsterdam, the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam makes a city stay relaxing. Guests can enjoy a terrace, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, private parking, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a gift shop, and car and bike rental.

Rooms are comfortable and include a flat-screen TV, coffee or tea making facilities, air conditioning, a desk, a refrigerator, ironing facilities upon request, and private bathrooms complete with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms also feature a charming sitting area. With Vondelpark under 2 miles away, Van Gogh Museum just over 2 miles away, and the Schiphol Airport about 3 and a half miles away, the Corendon Vitality is in an excellent spot for any kind of stay.

Just 6 miles from Amsterdam, the Tulip Inn Amsterdamn Airport rests in Schiphol, in the Noord-Holland region to provide an excellent stay. The hotel features a terrace, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, private on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, a gift shop, and bike rental.

Rooms are plush and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping, coffee and teak making facilities, and a private bathroom as well as a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. With the Hauge 26 miles away, Rotterdam 30 miles away, and the Schiphol Airport 2 miles away, this hotel offers an excellent stay for those traveling far.

Day 2.
Amsterdam

Your first full day in the Netherlands begins with sightseeing with a Local Guide pointing out Amsterdam's highlights. Later, see the city from a different perspective on a canal cruise followed by a visit to a diamond center where you can watch skilled craftsmen cut and polish precious stones.

You'll then have time in the afternoon to explore on your own. Consider a visit to the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, or the Van Gogh Museum, all cultural highlights of the city. End your day of sightseeing with a delicious stroopwafel!

Amsterdam

Day 3.
Amsterdam - Aalsmeer/Keukenhof - The Hague - Delft - Rotterdam

Begin your day with a visit to the fascinating Aalsmeer Flower Auction or, when the tulips bloom, see some of the 7 million flowers on your visit to world-famous Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens (weather permitting).

Continue on to historic Delft to visit the famous Royal Delft Pottery Factory. See how this precious pottery is made and marvel at its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware.

End your day in Rotterdam, the world’s busiest port that gives the city the nicknames "Gateway to Europe" and "Gateway to the World." Marvel at the city’s futuristic architecture with a stroll on Erasmusbrug, a modern suspension bridge known locally as "The Swan."

Half a mile from Erasmus Medisch Centrum in the center of Rotterdam, the Bilderberg Parkhotel offers an amazing stay in style and serenity. Featuring a contemporary design and an on-site restaurant, guests can also enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily breakfast, a tour desk, free Wi-Fi, a bar, fitness facilities, a garden, equipped meeting rooms, a sauna, and private parking for a fee.

Rooms are comfortable and feature cable TV, a minibar, air conditioning, a safe, complimentary newspapers, and private bathrooms including complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms include a sitting area and tower rooms also have views fo the Rotterdam skyline. Sitting right next to the Boijmans Van Beuningen and the Eendrachtsplein metro stop, 800 feet from the Witte de Withstraat, and 950 feet away from the Museumpark, the hotel is an excellen place to walk from to find entertainment and activities. The Koopgoot shopping area, World Trade Center, and Congress Center de Doelen are all a half-mile from the hotel, and the Hague Airport is only a 10-minute drive away.

Day 4.
Rotterdam - Groesbeek - Arnhem

Today is all about exploring the Netherlands' recent history and role in WWII. Your first stop is Groesbeek, a town where Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne battle in history and the only major Allied defeat of the northwest Europe campaign during WWII. While in town, pay a visit to the National Liberation Museum, which commemorates Holland’s occupation and liberation during the war.

Your next stop is Arnhem, site of the disastrous Battle of Arnhem, where you will see John Frost Bridge, named for the commander of the British forces that held the bridge for four days. Enjoy time on your own to do some independent exploring in the old city center or head just north of the city to the Netherlands Open-air museum.

Resting serenely among lush green surroundings, the Bilderberg Hotel becomes a haven for any weary traveler looking for a home away from home. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour front desk, assistance with tours and tickets, the fitness center, daily breakfast, an on-site restaurant, a bar, free Wi-Fi, a stroll through the charming garden, use of the meeting rooms and business center, and relax in either the indoor swimming pool, the sauna, or both!

Rooms are modern and equipped with a desk, a phone, a TV, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms complete with a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. With Arnhem just 4 miles away, Den Bosch 30 miles away, and Eindhoven Airport 41 miles away, this hotel tucked into the woods provides an excellent balance between privacy and accessibility.

Day 5.
Arnhem - Staphorst - Giethoorn - Groningen

In the morning, leave Arnhem and head to the rustic town of Staphorst, dating back to the 13th century when monks began cultivating the area’s bogs and swamps. Amid the traditional Low-Saxon architecture, residents of the town still live according to strict Calvinist principles.

Your next stop is in Giethoorn, a quaint village built on canals that is often referred to as "Little Venice." Only fully accessible by boat, this fairy tale town is world's away from busy cities like Venice or Amsterdam. Spend the night in the provincial capital of Groningen, the largest city in northern Netherlands. This vibrant university city is brimming with culture, excellent restaurants, and nightlife.

Guests can revel in the chic architecture and modern flair that makes the Apollo Hotel Groningen an aesthetic stay. Featuring a fitness center and free Wi-Fi, the hotel also offers private parking, and on-site restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bike rental, room service, a business center, a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

Rooms are modern and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe, ironing facilities upon request, coffee and tea making facilities, and private bathrooms complete with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms also include a sitting area. With Groningen Eelde Airport 6 miles away, Schiermonnikoog 25 miles away, Borkum 27 and Emden 29 miles away, the Apollo Hotel makes for an excellent stay within reach of many opportunities.

Day 6.
Groningen - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Amsterdam

Explore Groningen this morning, an important trade center in the 13th century that today is hailed as the “World Cycling City.”

Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the lovely Frisian Lake District. Cross over the 19-mile Barrier Dam, which is part of an incredible system of 1,200 miles of dikes, dams, and dunes built over the last 900 years to protect the part of Holland that is below sea level.

You'll then head to the charming village of Zaanse Schans and visit a renowned wooden clog workshop followed by a Dutch cheese workshop. Continue to the fishing village of Volendam, then arrive back in Amsterdam to enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Featuring an indoor pool and views overlooking the city of Amsterdam, the Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam makes a city stay relaxing. Guests can enjoy a terrace, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, private parking, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a gift shop, and car and bike rental.

Rooms are comfortable and include a flat-screen TV, coffee or tea making facilities, air conditioning, a desk, a refrigerator, ironing facilities upon request, and private bathrooms complete with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms also feature a charming sitting area. With Vondelpark under 2 miles away, Van Gogh Museum just over 2 miles away, and the Schiphol Airport about 3 and a half miles away, the Corendon Vitality is in an excellent spot for any kind of stay.

Just 6 miles from Amsterdam, the Tulip Inn Amsterdamn Airport rests in Schiphol, in the Noord-Holland region to provide an excellent stay. The hotel features a terrace, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, private on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, a gift shop, and bike rental.

Rooms are plush and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping, coffee and teak making facilities, and a private bathroom as well as a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. With the Hauge 26 miles away, Rotterdam 30 miles away, and the Schiphol Airport 2 miles away, this hotel offers an excellent stay for those traveling far.

Day 7.
Depart the Netherlands

Transfer to Amsterdam airport (AMS)

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